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211 help line connects DC residents with food, housing, family support
A new help line accessed by dialing 211 is helping thousands of D.C. residents with human services support such as food assistance and housing assistance. The service is designed to help thousands of families in the District who live right on the edge, who need help paying bills or putting food on the table. “Families may not need cash assistance…
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‘Took my smile': Family demands answers 1 year after Park Police officer shot and killed teen
A family is frustrated and demanding justice a year after a U.S. Park Police officer shot and killed a D.C. teen. Dalaneo “Debo” Martin, 17, was sleeping inside an SUV that had been reported stolen when U.S. Park Police officers tried to take him into custody, authorities say. Police body camera video shows Martin drive away as an officer...
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DC's 211 ‘warmline' receives new funding
A help line that connects D.C. residents with human services got additional support with a $9 million grant. News4’s Mark Segraves explains how it works.
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Family demanding answers year after teen killed by Park Police officer
A family is demanding justice a year after a U.S. Park Police officer shot and killed a D.C. teen. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports the family is frustrated no one has been held accountable.
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Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, PartyNextDoor to headline Broccoli City Festival at new DC location
D.C.’s Broccoli City Festival is coming back with a stacked lineup and new venue in 2024, and it’s going to be savage. Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Kaytranada, Victoria Monét, Key Glock, Sexxy Red and more artists are set to perform on July 27 and 28 at Audi Field, Navy Yard’s 20,000-seat soccer stadium. It’s Broccoli City Fest’s first...
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Photos: See DC's famous cherry trees in peak bloom on the Tidal Basin
Washington, D.C.’s famous cherry trees along the Tidal Basin reached peak bloom on St. Patrick’s Day in 2024, marking one of the earliest blooms on record. Peak bloom — when 70% of the Yoshino cherry trees along the Tidal Basin are flowering — lasts for several days, according to NPS. The National Cherry Blossom Festival says 1.5 million people visit every... -
Metro begins tougher fare evasion enforcement in DC
The transit agency said it loses about $40 million a year to riders who don’t pay fares. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports on what riders can expect from the enforcement changes.
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2 killed, 5 hurt in Shaw shooting
Detectives are looking for leads in a shooting that left two people dead and five others hurt. News4’s Derrick Ward spoke to people who heard the barrage of gunfire.
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DC cherry blossoms hit peak bloom
Crowds flocked to the Tidal Basin to see the famed cherry trees, backing up traffic, and News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports on the second-earliest peak bloom ever.
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Peak bloom! DC's cherry blossoms reach ‘splendid spring spectacle' on St. Patrick's Day
Most of the cherry trees along the Tidal Basin have blossomed, meaning it’s time to take in their pink perfection.
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DC students play judge and jury in mock trial experience
High school students learned how courtrooms and trials operate during the DC Superior Court’s annual Youth Law Fair. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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2 dead, 5 hurt in shooting in DC's Shaw neighborhood
Police are reviewing surveillance footage. They are searching for one or multiple suspects.
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2 dead, 5 hurt in shooting in Shaw neighborhood
D.C. police are searching for one or multiple suspects in the overnight shooting in Northwest. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Three teens arrested in DC armed carjacking
Three teenagers were arrested in an armed carjacking in which they allegedly pointed a gun at the victim and told him to get his child out of the car before taking off, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
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15-year-olds, 14-year-old arrested in armed carjacking of father, child in DC: Police
Three teenagers were arrested in an armed carjacking in which they allegedly pointed a gun at the victim and told him to get his child out of the car before taking off, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
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Black Family Wellness expo provides screenings nationwide and in DC
DC Links, Inc. is hosting an opportunity for you and your family to access free health screenings.
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Rock ‘N' Roll Half Marathon races through DC
Sunny weather on Saturday made for a lovely day for the thousands of runners participating in the Rock n Roll half marathon. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Coach teaches life lessons at Langston Golf Course
For 25 years, “Coach George” has been helping thousands of kids learn life lessons, stay focused on school and, in many cases, earn scholarships through the game of golf. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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3 teens arrested after carjacking in Northwest DC
Three teenagers are under arrested for allegedly carjacking a father and his baby at gunpoint in Northwest D.C. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.
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Union Station redevelopment moves forward
Renderings depict what the new areas could look like in the years ahead, showing futuristic soaring ceilings, elevated windows akin to skylights, and glass walls that would allow travelers in the station to see the platforms and trains. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.